Brian Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Brian Name at a Glance

Name	Brian
Meaning	In use in England since the Middle Ages. Possibly connected with the Irish word for Hill thus 'He ascends.'. Also some texts define it as Strong. 10th century Brian Boru was a high king and great national hero of Ireland.
Origin	Celtic
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Brian Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Brian means “In use in England since the Middle Ages. Possibly connected with the Irish word for Hill thus 'He ascends.'. Also some texts define it as Strong. 10th century Brian Boru was a high king and great national hero of Ireland”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Brian Name Origin

Our database records Brian under Celtic origin. Browse more Celtic baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Brian a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Brian is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Brian

When considering Brian for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.